Publisher's Synopsis
Volumes in the series entitled "A Day That Made History" concentrate on giving factual details of a single event lasting no longer than 24 hours, together with an investigation of the wider context of the event, its causes and effects.;The series fulfils many of the aims of GCSE History syllabuses and combines a narrative account with an investigative approach, aiming to help readers develop a feeling for the past and an excitement for history. It is also designed to give an understanding of the nature of cause and consequence, similarity and difference. All the volumes are illustrated with photographs and maps.;In this particular volume, Stephen Hoare gives a point-by-point account of the assassination of the American President, John F. Kennedy, followed by an examination of the historical background and possible motivation for the killing.;Stephen Hoare is also the author of "Hiroshima" in this series.
